BREAKING NEWS #44 - The Fat Police One

BREAKING NEWS #44 - The Fat Police One

Author: Geoff Norcott June 20, 2025 Duration: 33:34
Bit of a smorgasbord this week as I pick up some political loose ends, including 'Big Ange' looking good at PMQS and problems with the Tory 'talent' pool. I also suggest the changes in reproductive rights might be a surprise to most people. Then I get into  correspondence from actual policeman on why coppers ain't what they were. CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There’s No Bloke Without Fire’. Book tickets here: ⁠https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793⁠ Watch my STAND-UP SPECIAL 'Basic Bloke' on ITVX:  ⁠https://www.itv.com/watch/geoff-norcott:-basic-bloke/10a6363a0001B/10a6363a0001⁠ Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=⁠ JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content ⁠https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true⁠  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers ⁠https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb⁠ Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube ⁠https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Norcott operates in a comedy world that often leans one way, but he brings a different, grounded perspective to the table. His What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott podcast is built on the idea that ordinary people have nuanced views on the social and political issues dominating the headlines. Each episode digs into those contentious topics with a blend of honesty and blunt humour, aiming for insight without unnecessary vitriol. You'll hear Geoff's own take, shaped by his experience as a right-leaning stand-up in a predominantly left-field industry, but the conversations truly come alive with guests from across the entire social and political spectrum. Regular contributors like Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Jonathan Pie, Andrew Doyle, and David Baddiel ensure no single viewpoint dominates the chat. The result is a surprisingly balanced and consistently funny exploration of what people really believe, away from the echo chambers. Tuning into this podcast means getting a candid, comedic audit of modern Britain, where disagreement is allowed and laughter is the constant.
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LABOUR’S UNHOLY UNION with Simon Evans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:01
The brilliant Simon Evans returns to discuss a bit of family friction between Labour and the Unions (we also reflect on how it might sound hearing Angela say 'silly stunts'). Also - after some classic Noughties sitcoms h…
BREAKING NEWS #46 - 'Anyone Heard From the Tories?' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
Another breaking news following a week of interesting medium size stories: from a fiery PMQs to the booing of Nigel Farage - plus we ask 'What's going on with the Tories?' (spoiler alert - not much)....I also bemoan the…
GAY OR QUEER? with Scott Capurro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:17
A brilliant new guest this week as Scott Capurro makes his WMPT. For my money, Scott is one of the most genuinely controversial comics i've worked with and it was great to get his uncompromising takes on everything from…
BREAKING NEWS #45 - 1 Year Of Hard Labour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:27
Happy Starmerversary! A special episode as I look back on a surprisingly turbulent first year in office. How did a political landslide not seem to move any of the buildings? Why is Starmer less nimble than a 90 year old…
GLASTONBURIED (Sage Against The Machine) with Simon Brodkin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:36
An interesting episode as music becomes politics with Kneecap and Bob Vylan making headlines from the festival. Simon Brodkin joins me to discuss where criticism of Israel stops and anti-semitism beings (and also how hot…
IRAN OR I-RAN? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:59
Had a late guest drop out, which gave me the chance to get stuck into some fairly big news stories which have broke since last week. From Trump bombing Iran's nuclear facilities to Starmer seemingly not having a view eit…
WHAT THE F**K ARE WE LIVING THROUGH? - with Mark Steel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:09
A cracking episode this week with Mark Steel. We discuss grooming gangs and Starmer swivelling in a constant state of U-turns. Plus we examine why this week's G7 could be the most depressing ever given global events. We…
BREAKING NEWS #43 - Rachel's Spending Splurge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:42
With a U-turn and bad jobs news on the way in, Rachel Reeves still doled out the cash (even if she made it sound like a punishment). More for defence and the NHS plus good times if you've got shares in Taylor Wimpey. But…
DO WE NEED ANOTHER THATCHER? - with Iain Dale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:45
Iain Dale joined this week to talk to me about his new biography on Magaret Thatcher. We discussed the biggest misconceptions about the the Iron Lady (including how left-wing she was as education secretary and might not…
A GOOD TIME TO INVADE - with Dominic Frisby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:49
WMPT favourite Dom Frisby was back on the show to discuss Starmer's big talk on defence. Do the policies match up? And should we show our kids rubbish war films? We also talk about whether the Left teasing Trump led to a…